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Solve the equation for x:

Solve the equation for x:-example-1

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Answer:

A. x = 10

Explanation:

-5x + 20 = -30

Subtract 20 from both sides

-5x = -50

Divide both sides by -5

x = 10

User Lord Of The Goo
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Answer:

A. x = 10

Explanation:

- 5x + 20 = - 30

- 5x = - 30 - 20

- 5x = - 50

5x = 50

x = 50 / 5

x = 10

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